Research Guides: Religious Studies: Find Data

Featured resource

Historical census data (1790-2010), data from the Religious Congregations and Membership Study (1980-2000), interactive maps, data reports, & more!

Recommended data sources

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
ICPSR is an archive of behavioral and social science data; most datasets are raw, primary data drawn from surveys, censuses, and administrative records.
To download datasets you must set up an account using your Davidson email. Davidson is a member of ICPSR; use of the data is restricted to Davidson students, faculty and staff engaged in non-commercial research projects.
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
The Roper Center focuses on public opinion data primarily collected by commercial and media survey organizations.
Social Explorer
Visualization and data-mapping tool with thousands of data indicators across demography, economy, crime and more.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Statistics about the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.

How to Find Data

We have a comprehensive guide to finding data. Use the guide linked below to learn the basics, test out repositories, and discover subject-specific data sources.

How to Find Data Guide